In-Service Firearms Courses

Prerequisites

All shooters must have the following:

• Extremely safe gun-handling skills under pressure
• Working knowledge of marksmanship
• Desire to be a better shooter
• Active law enforcement / federal commission with an agency or be honorably retired

Class Times, Costs & Equipment

Class Times

Please pay special attention to the beginning and ending times listed for the courses.

Class Costs

Costs and fees are subject to change pending TCC Board Approval.

Equipment

Training Coordinators, please pass along all necessary equipment list information.

Policies

• No smoking: The Firing Range is a tobacco-free and vape-free facility.
• No shorts: You may not wear shorts on the Firing Range.
• Ballistic vest is mandatory unless otherwise noted.

Triton Training Group (Shotgun/700/AR-15)

870 Armorer

• 2025 Class Dates:
  • April 2–3
  • September 22–23

AR15

• 2025 Dates:
  • March 31–April 1
  • September 24–24

AR15 Advanced Armorer

• 2025 Date:
  • September 26

700 Armorer

• 2025 Date:
  • April 4

Register & pay: Triton Training Group

Firearms Instructor Certification

Reported as TCOLE #2222—Firearms Instructor Certification

This course meets the TCOLE requirement to certify you as a police firearms instructor as outlined in course #2222, and you will earn #2222 certification.

But our course will take you well beyond the role of reporting training and conducting qualifications.

About the Course

After finishing this course, you will be prepared to conduct up-to-date firearms training that addresses the needs of you officers and your community while minimizing the liability of your agency.

Our marksmanship training is designed around modern understanding of conditioning, body mechanics, and responses to lethal stress. Our instructors integrate behavioral learning and contextual learning principals into their teaching.

You will learn updated aspects of firearms training, including:

• Conditioning safe shooters off the range
• Identifying & assessing threat
• Using cover & movement
• Conducting responsible low-light training

Plus, you will be better able to identify high-liability practices stemming from inadequate training.

You will also understand the training demands imposed by case law, TCOLE recommendations, and most importantly—current community expectations.

Teaching Practice

As part of this program, you will teach an 8-hour class to outside students on Friday. The Friday class is an opportunity for you to coach actual shooters who have real shooting deficiencies. It is also a chance for you to plan, set-up, instruct, and demonstrate training before returning to your agency.

Practical Details

You should expect to work a full week. Plan to log about 44 to 46 hours. You will earn credit for actual hours trained.

Classes start promptly at 0800 hours and may run until 1800 or 1830 hours. On Tuesday and Wednesday, you must bring your lunch and plan to eat on-site.

Schedule

• Time: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • 44-hour course
  • 5 days
• 2025 Dates:
  
  • January 27–31 (class is full)
  • April 21–25
  • August 25–29
  • November 3–7
• Cost: $275

Prerequisite

You must have taken, passed, and received the TCOLE Award:

• Basic Instructor #1014

Required Equipment List

**Prohibited for use: Blackhawk Serpa or any other trigger finger release holster**

• Duty belt with semi-automatic handgun with at least 3 magazines (single stacks—5 minimum)
• Police duty shotgun
  • Sling is recommended but not required
• Off-duty / back-up weapon if different than duty weapon
  • Concealable holster or concealable holster for duty weapon
  • Holster must be model specific, rigid, trigger guard-protected, on a sturdy belt (OWB, IWB or AIWB accepted)
• Cover garment for off-duty portion of training—big t-shirt or big button down shirt
• Ballistic vest is mandatory
• Eye / ear protection
• Gun cleaning equipment for pistol
• Flashlight for low-light / night fire
  • In addition to any weapon-mounted light
• Black Sharpie(s)
  • Small pocket notebook is also recommended for range demonstrations & note-taking
• Optional but recommended:
  • Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)
  • Kneepads

Ammunition Requirements

• 1,000 rounds for semi-automatic handgun
• 50 rounds for off-duty pistol if a different caliber than duty weapon
• Police service shotgun
  • 30 rounds of 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot
    • 9 Pellet is required for scoring purposes.
    • You will shoot the ammo you bring.
    • If you show up with anything else, your target will be scored according to ammo brought.
  • 20 rounds of rifled slugs

Performance Requirements

You will be required to shoot 2 courses of fire (pistol/shotgun) on the first day with a minimum of 90% (2 attempts). If you are unable to achieve 90%, then you will not be allowed to participate in the course at this time.

A comprehensive examination must be given; it will be supplemented by a skills proficiency demonstration.

You will also be required to teach a module on Friday, including any live fire demonstrations. Your teaching will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

• TCOLE Firearms Instructor Qualification Form (PDF)Listen

Registration Form

• Register for a Firearms Instructor Certification class

Firearms Instructor Update

Reported as TCOLE #38727

Our profession can no longer stand on a traditional defense of "we've always done it that way."

This course is designed for established Firearms Instructors or those interested in updating their programs to the most current training methods available.

In this course, we share evolving training philosophies and updated techniques. You will:

• Learn updated shooting fundamentals and weapons manipulation—which are often more efficient and more compatible with body mechanics in the field
• Explore techniques derived from combat, competition, medical & sports sciences
• Learn how to condition officers to be safer while engaging in public but without slowing down their defensive capabilities

Why update your training?

Departments and officers face unprecedented dangers on the streets. The media climate is quick to negatively judge, without expertise, police force encounters. In 2020, officers were charged / convicted of murder as a result of mistake-of-fact shootings.

Traditional firearms training programs taught the best methods at the time they were developed. But failing to update methods and practices exposes agencies to easily proven negligent training claims. Failing to train officers better has potentially lethal ramifications for both the officers and the public they serve.

Case law has long demanded training standards most departments do not meet. Firearms Instructors are constantly asked to do more with less. More recruits enter law enforcement without firearms experience, and experienced officers often struggle to perform above qualification level.

Schedule

• Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • 24-hour course
  • 3 8-hour days
• 2025 Dates:
  • June 23–25
• Cost: $125

Prerequisites

You must have taken and passed:

• Basic Instructor #1014
• Firearms Instructor #2222

Required Equipment List

Review your departmental handgun, shotgun, and rifle qualifications and approved weapon policies for discussions during the course.

**Prohibited for use: Blackhawk Serpa or any other trigger finger release holster**

• Duty belt with semi-automatic handgun with at least 3 magazines (single stacks—5 minimum)
• Off-duty / back-up weapon if different than duty weapon
  • Concealable holster or concealable holster for duty weapon
  • Holster must be model specific, rigid, trigger guard-protected, sturdy belt (OWB, IWB or AIWB accepted)
• Ballistic vest is mandatory
• Eye / ear protection
• Gun cleaning equipment for pistol
• Flashlight for low-light / night fire
  • In addition to any weapon-mounted light
• Black Sharpie(s)
• Writing materials
  • Small pocket notebook is also recommended for range demonstrations & note-taking
• Optional but recommended:
  • Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)
  • Kneepads

Ammunition Requirements

• 700 rounds for semi-automatic handgun
• 100 rounds for off-duty weapon if different from duty handgun

Registration Form

• Register for a Firearms Instructor Update class

Performance Marksmanship

Reported as TCOLE #2055—Firearms

In this course, you will improve essential firearms skills that every law enforcement officer needs:

• Safer weapons handling
• Improved marksmanship
• Faster draw times while maintaining accuracy

The positive results of this training have been well documented.

Techniques presented in this class:

• Are more compatible with human behavior under stress
• Enhance officer survival
• Aid in problem solving while reducing the potential for "mistake-of-fact" shootings

Schedule

• Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • 8-hour course
  • 1 day
• 2025 Dates:
  
  • January 31
  • April 25
  • August 29
  • November 7
• Cost: $35

Required Equipment List

**Prohibited for use: Blackhawk Serpa or any other trigger finger release holster**

• Duty belt with semi-automatic handgun with at least 3 magazines (single stacks minimum of 5)
• Ballistic vest is mandatory
• Eye / ear protection
• Writing materials
  • Small pocket notebook is also recommended for range demonstrations & note-taking
• Optional but strongly recommended
  • Knee pads
• Optional but recommended:
  • Weapon-mounted light(s)
  • Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)

Ammunition Requirements

• 350 rounds for semi-automatic handgun

Registration Form

• Register for a Performance Marksmanship class

Low-Light Applications

Reported as TCOLE #2055—Firearms

This training is designed to improve your skills in gathering visual information and problem-solving in low-light environments. You will learn low-light skills, and then you will have the chance to apply those techniques during practical scenarios.

This course will emphasize threat identification, movement, and using cover.

You have the option to train exclusively with your service pistol, or you may bring your patrol rifle and use both weapon systems during the drills and applications. Your illumination equipment will be tested for effectiveness during a weapon detection exercise.

Schedule

• Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • 8-hour course
  • 1 day
• 2025 Date:
  • April 9
• Cost: $35

Required Equipment List

**Prohibited for use: Blackhawk Serpa or any other trigger finger release holster**

• Duty belt with semi-automatic handgun that has at least 3 magazines (single stacks minimum of 5)
• Hand-held flashlight
• Ballistic vest is mandatory
• Eye / ear protection
• Writing materials
  • Small pocket notebook is also recommended for range demonstrations & note-taking
• Optional but strongly recommended:
  • Knee pads
• Optional but recommended:
  • Weapon-mounted lights
  • Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) Optional but recommended
• Optional if you are qualified on Patrol Rifle:
  • Patrol rifle—meeting department / TCOLE policy—with
    • Established zero at 25, 50, or 100 yards
    • Tac-sling, mounted light, & at least 3 magazines.
    • Plate carrier if worn on duty or during high risk operations

Ammunition Requirements

• 500 rounds total (if using both weapons 350 Handgun 150 rifle)

Registration Form

• Register for a Low-Light Applications class

Shield Skills & Applications

Reported as TCOLE #3390—Ballistic Shield Training

Background

Ballistic shields have been in and out of use in law enforcement for decades. Today, they have been brought to the forefront because of both recent events and technological advancements.

In the effort to get ballistic shields back into the field quickly, training has varied from ad hoc methods to legacy approaches.

However, case law has long established the link between tools, tactics, and training, so changing tactics or issuing tools without adequate training is considered deliberately indifferent.

To be effective, training must prepare officers for the tools and tactics of potential actual events.

With proper training, the ballistic shield can benefit to the officer as well as their partner(s) in a variety of incidents:

• Downed suspect contact
• High-risk vehicle operations
• Emotionally disturbed persons

About Our Course

Our approach, as with all our training, is rooted in extensive analysis of Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) videos, which show evidence of human behavior under stress and identify common features of suspect opposition.

Plus, we address legacy myths, including these:

• The shield only benefits the shield guy.
• You cannot shoot accurately with a shield.
• The shield guy should not shoot; only the partner should shoot.

Our Modern Approach Yields Measurable Results

The format of this course follows the time-tested model of skill development first, followed by job-relevant applications.

Day 1

You will identify a modern approach to adding the shield as mobile cover for a single officer. Your success as the shield operator then becomes your team’s success.

We present skills that will enhance 1-handed shooting accuracy with the shield.

Handgun manipulations include:

• Reloads
• Malfunction clearances
• Safe light manipulations behind the shield

Day 2

Shield bearers are often in placed in the position to make critical shots on rapidly developing situations.

To help prepare, you will practice applying the skills you learn to job-relevant tasks and safe movement around partners—in daylight as well as low light.

You will also learn how to layer the shield with available cover provided by vehicles and to safely provide breacher’s cover.

After successfully completing the course, you will be required to pass the following performance evaluations:

• Marksmanship
• Safe partner movement
• Weapon manipulations
• Low light employment
• Basic shield tactics

Schedule

• Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • 16-hour course
  • 2 day
• 2025 Dates:
  • April 7–8
  • June 12–13
  • August–5
• Cost: $70

Required Equipment List

• Ballistic shield
• Duty Pistol & minimum of:
  • 3 magazines (single stack, minimum of 5)
  • Body armor
  • Duty rig with holster
  • Mag pouches
• Weapon Light
• Handheld Light
• 500 rounds of handgun ammunition
• Recommended options:
  • Single-mag pouch behind holster
  • Long-sleeve shirt
  • Knee pads—optional but recommended

Registration Form

• Register for a Shield Skills & Applications class

RDS (Red Dot Sight) Handgun—2-Day Transition Training

Reported as TCOLE #2529—Red Dot Optics Firearms Training

This course offers a streamlined path for all shooters: those who are new to the RDS or those who want to improve their efficiency with RDS. Decades of shooting with iron sights can be overcome through our proven teaching methods.

Many shooters who casually pick up a red dot-equipped handgun complain about "finding the dot." You will learn proven techniques that will facilitate the transition from focusing on iron sights to exploiting the advantages of maintaining target focus with the RDS.

This course is designed to introduce slight modifications in technique for the RDS. These new techniques have been found to improve performance with standard iron sight-equipped handguns as well.

Many think the red dot offers a speed advantage—which it does provide in time—but most find immediate accuracy improvements at distances with the RDS. This allows officers to increase engagement distances for enhanced survival.

This training also includes remedies for engaging while experiencing any rare malfunctions or failures. Current RDS systems rated for duty use have proven to be very reliable. However, if malfunctions do occur, you will be ready!

The RDS-equipped handgun offers a second sighting system while standard iron sight-equipped handguns have no back-up sighting system. We have seen factory irons come loose, break, or even fall off.

Some RDS models equipped with "auto-adjust" brightness features are challenged by lighting contrasts. Since it is better to experience adversity in training rather than the field, our RDS low-light module provides extreme diversity in lighting conditions.

Conditioning positive "threat Identification" (Threat ID) skills is vital in modern law enforcement training. Threat ID modules are always part of our curriculum. The RDS equipped handgun, when used properly, provides an advantage in the Threat ID process, but as is the case with any tool—proper technique is essential.

You will leave the course with improved confidence with your RDS

Schedule

• Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • 16-hour course
  • 2 8-hour days
• 2025 Dates:
  
  • February 13–14
  • November 13–14
• Cost: $70

Required Equipment List

**Prohibited for use: Blackhawk Serpa or any other trigger finger release holster**

• Duty belt with:
  • Semi-automatic handgun with at least 3 magazines (single stacks minimum of 5)
    • Handgun needs to have:
      • A reliable RDS
      • Backup suppressor iron sights
  • Reliable holster that fits the RDS Pistol
• Ballistic vest is mandatory
• Eye / ear protection
• Writing materials
  • Small pocket notebook is also recommended for range demonstrations & note-taking
• Hand-held & weapon-mounted light (if approved)
• Optional but recommended: Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)

Ammunition Requirements

• 1,000 rounds

Registration Form

• Register for a RDS Handgun—2-Day Transition Training

RDS (Red Dot Sight) Handgun—Instructor

Reported as TCOLE #2529—Red Dot Optics Firearms Training

Instructor is our 3-day RDS Instructor course designed for those agencies / officers that want the nuances and knowledge needed to instruct their agency.

Making educated decisions is prudent when implementing new equipment.

Sooner or later the RDS handgun will be as standard as the Patrol Rifle. Agencies who have recently adopted or are looking at this tool need their instructors to be knowledgeable in both the administration and implementation of this system.

The administrative section of this course addresses recommendations and concerns you need to know about to establish a successful program. Knowledge gained prior to purchasing decisions can save money and time. Proven training methods can streamline proficiency and confidence with the new system.

Administrative topics include:

• RDS benefits & justifications
• Hardware solutions
• Voluntary vs. mandatory issue
• Training, qualification standards & equipment service

RDS Handgun Instructor Class Itinerary

• RDS program implementation
• RDS fundamental training methods:
  • Acquiring the dot—adapting presentation mechanics
  • Maintaining target focus
  • Remediating dot failures
  • Diagnosing shooter mechanics

Schedule

• Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • 24-hour course
  • 3 8-hour days
• 2025 Dates:
  
  • February 10–12
  • May 5–7
  • July 21–23
  • November 10–12
• Cost: $125

Prerequisites

You must have taken and passed:

• Basic Instructor #1014
• Firearms Instructor #2222

Required Equipment List

**Prohibited for use: Blackhawk Serpa or any other trigger finger release holster**

• Duty belt with:
  • Semi-automatic handgun with at least 3 magazines (single stacks minimum of 5)
    • Handgun needs to have:
      • A reliable RDS
      • Backup suppressor iron sights
  • Reliable holster that fits the RDS Pistol (no Serpa)
• Ballistic vest is mandatory
• Eye / ear protection
• Writing materials
  • Small pocket notebook is also recommended for range demonstrations & note-taking
• Hand-held & weapon-mounted light (if approved)
• Optional but recommended: Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)

Ammunition Requirements

• 1,000 rounds

Registration Form

• Register for a RDS Handgun—Instructor class

Patrol Rifle Instructor

Reported as TCOLE #3323—Patrol Rifle Instructor

This course is designed to prepare the you to be a patrol rifle instructor. You will learn the most current knowledge and skills necessary to conduct training and qualifications that meet TCOLE standards for patrol rifle.

Schedule

• Time: 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • 40-hour course
  • 4 10-hour days
• 2025 Dates:
  
  • February 17–20 (class is full)
  • July 14–17
  • November 17–20
• Cost: $275

Prerequisites

You must:

• Have taken and passed:
  • Basic Patrol Rifle #3322 or Basic S.W.A.T. #3301
  • Basic Instructor #1014
  • Firearms Instructor Certification #2222
• Be qualified to carry at your agency

Required Equipment List

**Prohibited for use: Blackhawk Serpa or any other trigger finger release holster**

• Zeroed–Patrol rifle that meets agency policy & TCOLE specs—with weapon-mounted light & reliable sling
  • Min of iron sights & optics are welcomed
• 3 magazines for patrol rifle
  • Pouch / holder recommended
• Duty belt with semi-automatic handgun with at least 3 magazines
• Flashlight for low-light / night fire
  • Both pistol & rifle
• Weapon-mounted lights
  • Rifle is mandatory
  • Pistol is optional but recommended
• Ballistic vest is mandatory
• Eye / ear protection
• Black Sharpie(s)
• AR-15 front sight tool & any tools needed for sighting your optic
• Gun cleaning equipment for rifle / pistol
• Writing materials
  • Small pocket notebook is also recommended for range demonstrations & note-taking
• Optional but strongly recommended:
  • Knee pads
• Optional but recommended:
  • Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)

Ammunition Requirements

• 1,500 rounds for patrol rifle
  • No armor-piercing, AP, green tip, or incendiary rounds
• 300 rounds for semi-automatic handgun

Performance Requirements

In order to remain and complete this class, you must safely demonstrate and score 80% or higher with your patrol rifle on the TCC Firing Range Patrol Rifle Qualification course on the morning of the first day.

We will not zero before the qualification, and you will qualify with only the weapon you bring to class. No rifle sharing.

• TCC Patrol Rifle Instructor Qualification Form (PDF)Listen
  • Have accessibility questions about this PDF? Contact Adam Bush at his phone number or email address that are posted in at the bottom of this page.

Registration Form

• Register for a Patrol Rifle Instructor class

Patrol Rifle

Reported as TCOLE #3322—Patrol Rifle

This course is designed to establish the necessary core fundamentals for Patrol Rifle deployment and operations. It will meet and exceed the learning objectives of TCOLE #3322.

Schedule

• Time: 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • 30-hour course
  • 3 10-hour days
• 2025 Dates:
  • March 3–5
  • June 9–11
  • September 15–17
  • December 8–10
• Cost: $140

Required Equipment List

**Prohibited for use: Blackhawk Serpa or any other trigger finger release holster**

• Patrol rifle with weapon-mounted light & reliable sling
  • Min of iron sights & optics are welcomed
• 3 magazines for patrol rifle
  • Pouch / holder recommended
• Duty belt with semi-automatic handgun with at least 3 magazines
• Handheld flashlight for low-light / night fire
  • Both pistol & rifle
• Ballistic vest is mandatory
• Eye / ear protection
• Gun cleaning equipment for rifle / pistol
• Writing materials
  • Small pocket notebook is also recommended for range demonstrations & note-taking
• Optional but strongly recommended:
  • Knee pads
• Optional but recommended:
  • AR-15 front sight tool & any tools needed for sighting your optic
  • Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)

Ammunition Requirements

• 1,200 rounds for patrol rifle
  • No armor-piercing, AP, green tip, or incendiary rounds
• 350 rounds for semi-automatic handgun

Credential

At the end of this class, you will perform a Patrol Rifle Qualification course. Passing this course with at least 80%is required for successful completion of TCOLE #3322—Patrol Rifle.

Registration Form

• Register for a Patrol Rifle class